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title: "GMCA 1721.1 Rates Appeals (Montagu Evans)"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# GMCA 1721.1 Rates Appeals (Montagu Evans)

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de1c5b63-c110-4311-81f4-e184755eca13

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1721.1 Rates Appeals (Montagu Evans)," within the Financial and Insurance Services category. The services are aimed at managing the property portfolio of GMCA, which includes operational fire and police stations and waste management facilities, under a no win/no fee agreement. The contract, awarded directly to Montagu Evans LLP, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029. This procurement was executed through a direct award method with a contract value of £50,000, and was marked complete as of 10th February 2026. The services will be based in the United Kingdom, offering support beyond the initial 2023 ratings list, and aligning with the new ratings published from April 2026. The award announcement was made public on 10th February 2026.

This tender opens avenues for businesses strong in determining property rates, particularly those equipped to handle complex governmental property portfolios, majorly encompassing safety and waste management facilities. It presents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs, which are noted as well-suited for this engagement, offering a performance-based compensation model that limits risk exposure. Firms with a focus on financial services or consultants with expertise in handling similar asset portfolios will find strategic alignment with this contract, providing a valuable foothold into public sector collaborations.

## Notice

The property portfolios of GMCA are very complex in terms of the unique nature of the properties being operational fire and police stations and waste management facilities. The contract operates on a no win / no fee basis and the fee is calculated as a fixed percentage of actual savings realised. The new ratings list is published on 1st April 2026 and is for a 3-year term. Services on this contract will overlap the current one for the 2023 list and will continue until the appeals window has been closed or the claims have been exhausted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19196e47-5610-42f4-a6ec-6b1af3a86725 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MONTAGU EVANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19196e47-5610-42f4-a6ec-6b1af3a86725

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19196e47-5610-42f4-a6ec-6b1af3a86725
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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